VIOLETLife was turning out to be like a chapter from a fairy-tale. I was so happy it was scary. I just wanted to have this happiness forever without anything to dampen it. Cole and I had settled into a routine in our new life that we shared which was like a dream. Every morning he wakes up before me, makes breakfast— even though I insist that I could make us breakfast, he wouldn’t let me and I know he it had something to do with the pie I had made a few days ago. I didn’t know how he even ate that thing, I couldn't after two bites. But my husband was so adorable when he ate the damn thing and even complimented me, didn’t even let me throw it in the sink when I told him that he shouldn’t be eating it.I digress though, each morning after a breakfast made by my husband which always turns out to be delicious, I go back to sleep because of how tired I feel from our last night’s activities or sometimes I join him in the shower where he takes his time to wash me but we end up back in the b
COLE“Princess?” I knocked on the bathroom door, waiting for her answer. When none came, I called out, “Violet?” We were just having lunch downstairs when she suddenly paled and almost dropped her cup of coffee that she had wanted to drink. Her hand shaking she had put the coffee cup down and I hadn’t missed the look of pain on her face that she was trying to mask. But before I could even ask, she had bolted out of there. Now as I stood outside the bathroom, in our bedroom, I went back to the last few days and remembered all the times when she had been constantly pulling away from me and in a very subtle way that I hadn’t noticed before but now if I think about it, it was very evident. Also the times when I had caught her with a frown on her forehead or the flash of pain whenever she sat down or stood up.“Violet, are you okay? Open the door, princess.” I was so busy in my own fûcking lies that I only noticed her smiles and the front she was putting for me when in fact it could be an
With you I'm always on the precipice, afraid of the fall and yet ready to take the plunge for you. ~ A. Gupta..COLE“I think you’ve had enough.” Mad snatched the bottle of vodka that I had claimed as mine when I felt like beer and whiskey wasn’t doing there job right. My head was still a mess with all the guilty curses aimed at me but at least now it was a little foggy under the haze of alcohol.“I don’t know what do you have to drink for, you just got married.” Dom said, leaning back in his seat. We were in one of the many exclusive clubs in NY and after their usual bickering and catching up on mundane things they have all settled in, and I realised now all there attention was on me. “It’s nothing.” I said, taking a sip from Mad’s glass only to spit it out when I found it was just a cola. “What the hell!”He shrugged. “I am driving.”I laughed. “And, you have become so responsible since when.”“Since, I got married and have kids.” He answered, his blue eyes scrutinizing me.I look
VIOLET“And then, Damien saw him in my nighty!” Kiara burst into laughter, along with everyone else. “His adorable face was scrunched up in pure shock before my little boy dissolved into fits of giggles. And watching him laugh at his father made me laugh. It was the best night of my life, I am telling you. And, Dom and I didn’t even have sex that night.”“You all are crazy.” Elle said, and then added, “And I sometimes miss you so much. I am going to ask Brandon to move back to Willow Creek.”“You should. We will have girls’ day more often.” Bree responded, wrapping her arm around Ellison where she sat beside her on the couch.“That will be so fun!” Scarlett nodded. After taking a long sip from her ginger ale, she said, “And, next time may be, we will all have our get together in the forest. And play hide and seek.” After another long sip and another sigh, she held out her empty glass to Bree as she demanded, “More.” Bree shook her head. “I think you’ve had more than enough. Alex will
VIOLET“Lily...” Her name on my lips was like a bitter poison, ready to ruin whatever semblance of peace I’d been feeling with Cole all these weeks. Suddenly, everything was painted in the shades of doubts and betrayal. Why didn’t he tell me?As I stood there, frozen in uncertainty, Lily snarled at me, her eyes blazing with unhinged fury. She advanced on me, but Elle and Bree pulled me back and as if realizing that we weren’t alone she faltered within touching distance. Her voice trembled with raw emotion as she gritted out, “Yes, Lily. The love of his life. My Nicholas,” she spat, each word dripping with bitterness and resentment, and making deep gauges in my chest. “The woman whose place you took. The woman whose life you stole.”My heart pounded in my chest, my mind reeling with disbelief and a part of me remembering the same words that her brother had spoken to me too. I had never imagined I would come face to face with her, especially not like this—in my own home. Was it? Was it
COLEViolet and I sat on the couch. She was in my arms, her body leaning into me as if she didn't want to leave the warmth of my embrace. With my heart heavy and guilt coursing through my veins, I realized in trying to hide my own lies I had allowed her to do the same, so much that she kept such a big secret from me. “When did you find out?” I asked, my voice soft, but there was an underlying tension beneath my skin, snapping my bones and settling deep in my gut.Violet looked up at me, her blue eyes were red rimmed as her gaze roamed over my face. Whatever she read on my face, it gave her enough courage to answer, “The day I received an invitation for your engagement.”“Almost a month, princess?” She looked away, her gaze flickering in apparent guilt and her cheeks turning red as she chewed on her bottom lip. “Why didn't you tell me? Were you hoping to keep it a secret till your delivery date?” It had been that long? That she had kept this secret from me for so long? When was she goi
During all the storms we face, I promise to love you all the way... In each other's arms, we find solace, come what may. ~ A. GuptaCOLEAs Violet disappeared inside the bathroom to change back into her clothes from the hospital gown, my heart pounded in my chest with a sense of foreboding. The doctor’s sad gaze lingered on me, and I knew in that moment that something wasn’t right. Dread coiled in the pit of my stomach as I braced myself for the worst.“What is it, doctor?” I asked, my voice trembled with barely contained emotion as I met her eyes. Doctor Kamla's expression softened with sympathy as she delivered the devastating news. “I’m sorry, Nicholas,” She began gently, her voice tinged with regret, “It appears that Violet is experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. The fetus is growing in her fallopian tube, which poses a serious risk to her health.”I stared at her, unable to comprehend the words she was speaking. I think even with my doubts somewhere I had thought there was a chan
COLEI paced back and forth outside the hospital room, my mind consumed by a whirlwind of fear and uncertainty. I was trying to be calm but it was impossible. I had only managed to calm down because somehow my princess has been the strong one between us today. She held me together like a glue while I came apart at the seams. Now, once again I looked at the watch around my wrist. It had been more than an hour since they wheeled her in for the surgery. I couldn't even bring myself to tell her what the doctor has said, but on the other hand my princess was the one who told the doctor that she was ready for the surgery. I thought she was still in a shock but then she had smiled at me and asked to not cry. She was trying to be strong for my sake because she was too calm, and I knew she'd break. I just hope this time too, I'll be able to help her to piece herself back together.Now as I waited outside the OT, each passing moment felt like an eternity as I waited for the news of Violet’s co